When we talk of anti aging products, there are already so many different ones in the market today that it is oftentimes difficult to identify which ones actually work. A good way to determine the best anti aging product is for you to acquaint yourself with the ingredients used in anti aging products. The most important anti aging ingredients one should look out for in anti aging product labels and packages are: Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHA), antioxidants, collagen and Vitamins C, D, E and K. Beta-Hydroxy Salicylic Acid (BHA) or its alternative Alpha-Hydroxy Acids rids the skin of dead skin cells through exfoliation. The less dead skin cells are accumulated in pores, the fresher and cleaner and younger-looking your skin becomes. However, one must keep in mind that although these are widely used in anti aging products, some individuals experience irritation due to the ingredient's exfoliating abilty. Antioxidant is another anti aging ingredient. The good thing about antioxidants is that they work below the surface. The antioxidant Coenzyme Q10 promotes cell turnover by restoring and preventing damaged skin from the inside. This antioxidant also promotes natural removal of the skin of its dead skin cells that cause skin discoloration. Collagen is another anti aging property that moisturizes the skin and protects it from further damage from too much sunshine or too much dryness. Collagen is also responsible for plumping the skin. Most anti aging products these days already have added vitamins. These are Vitamins C, D, E and K which are essential in protecting the skin from deficiencies, as well as in healing wounds, smoothing scars and strengthening the immune system. Several vitamins are antioxidants which fight against free radicals in the body. There are some anti aging properties that claim to work but are actually questionable. For one, it is not yet scientifically proven that Vitamin C can penetrate the internal layers of the skin or that it has any function there. This could be the reason why creams that contain only Vitamin C as their main ingredient (Vitamin C creams) might not have any major effect on the skin when used as an anti aging cream. The best ingredient for anti aging so far is the antioxidant. Research shows that anti aging creams that do not have antioxidants do not work as effectively as those that contain it. This is because an antioxidant's main function is to combat free radical which are naturally produced by our body. It is this free radical's unstable oxygen that damage healthy skin and an anti aging product with antioxidant can help prevent this damage and keep free radicals at bay. Other popular anti aging supplements such as estrogen, testosterone, progesterone, DHEA, thyroid and melatonin are also essential in an anti aging product. These are more commonly as hormone supplements that delay aging. These hormones are also known to increase libido, stabilize sleeping patterns, prevent cancer and help strengthen the immune system. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), oxytocin, erythropoietin (EPO) and insulin may also be effective to some degree and are used by fewer consumers. Human chorionic gonadotropin is responsible for fertility in humans; oxytocin supports the reproductive system; erythropoietin is known to treat anemia; insulin is used to treat diabetes mellitus type 1. Supplements can have different effects on different individuals, so consulting a doctor is advisable.
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